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Kawhi Leonard trade offers the Celtics might consider
The Celtics have three highly paid All-Stars, cheap young talent and valuable draft picks. So what should they trade for Kawhi?
Seven best Kawhi Leonard trades we'd like to see
The All-Star forward reportedly wants out of San Antonio. Our NBA Insiders give seven deals that work.
How the Celtics bring Kawhi to Boston
Bobby Marks breaks down how Boston's "treasure chest of assets" puts the Celtics in position to enter the race for Kawhi Leonard.
Stephen A. goes off on Kawhi's desire to be in L.A.
Stephen A. Smith isn't happy with Kawhi Leonard's disparaging of the Spurs just because he wants to play in Los Angeles.
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Mock Draft
NBA mock draft: Every team's perfect draft
Our experts go pick-by-pick selecting the best prospects in the first round, with everything you need to know about each player.
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The next phase of NBA superteam technology: Creating one from scratch
A big three of LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George would be the first of its kind.
The Basketball Tournament
Lowe: New kind of crunch time has NBA luminaries excited
The Basketball Tournament is going all-in on its radical approach to fourth quarters.
Jalen skeptical of new kind of crunch time
Zach Lowe and Jalen Rose are on opposite sides of The Basketball Tournament's experimental crunch time rule.
NBA Draft
Thursday, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Are teams passing on Trae Young missing a future superstar?
Will the college star become a draft steal, or are skeptics right about his NBA limitations? That's one of the draft's biggest questions.
NBA draft second-round sleepers and steals to watch
Who can your team steal deep in the draft? Our experts each give five names to watch.
Bamba enjoyed training with Embiid
Former Texas standout Mohamed Bamba explains what it was like to train with Joel Embiid and responds to critics who say his game is raw.
Ayton: 'I knew that basketball would get me through'
NBA draft prospect DeAndre Ayton reflects on his beginnings in basketball and how dealing with the scrutiny at Arizona will make him a better pro.
Jackson Jr. a shooter like his father
Jaren Jackson Jr. reflects on how his dad's NBA career influenced him and how his own game has grown over the past few seasons.
Sexton willing to sacrifice to help a team
Collin Sexton breaks down what he learned from Avery Johnson at Alabama and the evolution of his game.
Father's Day from The Undefeated
The Undefeated
Wayne Pratt: A letter to my son Kevin Durant on Father's Day
'Thank you for forgiving me and allowing us to have the great relationship we have today.'
The Undefeated
Jaren Jackson Jr: Like Jay-Z, my dad had a 'Blueprint' all along
The father and son NBA duo talk Draft and Father's Day traditions.
LeBron's big decision
All the places LeBron James could take his talents in July
LeBron James' decision on where to play next year could shake up the NBA. Where will the King find his throne? We look at the most likely options.
Billboard top 30: Every NBA team's pitch to LeBron James
Fans around the NBA have put up billboards to woo LeBron James. What would it look like if all 30 teams did the same? See for yourself.
Is this LeBron's toughest decision yet?
LeBron James is once again facing another potential free-agent decision this offseason that could be the most difficult one yet.
Summer spectacular
Trades, free agency and draft decisions for every NBA team
ESPN Insider Bobby Marks is breaking down the moves each team can and should make in the offseason.
NBA free agency: Latest buzz, rumblings and reports
The market officially opens July 1, but NBA free-agency news is coming in fast. Stay up-to-date with the latest rumors and rumblings.
Greatest teams ever
Where do Warriors rank among NBA's 50 best teams?
1996 Bulls, 2001 Lakers, 1986 Celtics. Kevin Pelton ranks the greatest NBA teams of all time. Where did this year's Warriors land?
Vegas favors '17 Warriors over MJ's '96 Bulls
Las Vegas bookmakers would install last year's Warriors squad as a favorite over the 1995-96 Bulls team that went 72-10 in the regular season.
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Aldridge: 2018 Mock Draft
Q&A: Hoiberg on the Bulls' tough 2017-18, outlook for next season
Draft previews for all 30 teams
KD and the Warriors
NBA
Lowe: Kevin Durant is the first superstar of his kind
KD isn't fixated on MJ's ring count like Kobe or LeBron. So what makes him tick? Zach Lowe examines the Warriors' enigmatic superstar.
Stream now on ESPN+: Kobe breaks down Kevin Durant's Game 4 of the NBA Finals
Is Durant better for NBA than LeBron?
Stephen A. Smith considers Kevin Durant to be a better brand for the NBA than LeBron James because, "All that matters to him [Durant] is hoops."
Kawhi's future with Spurs
NBA
Woj: How close Kawhi and the Spurs are to the super max ... or a trade
Kawhi Leonard and Gregg Popovich will soon sit down to talk. What comes of that will have huge ramifications for the Spurs -- and the entire NBA.
Kawhi's uncertain future with Spurs
It's been a bizarre and largely silent season from San Antonio's star, and summer should tell if the tension is real or not.
Draft analytics
ESPN Analytics: Who's overrated/underrated in 2018 NBA draft?
Marvin Bagley III, Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic all rate high in this year's model. But who has the best numbers?
Which teams are the most analytical in the NBA draft?
The Rockets lead the way in our rankings, but it's the Spurs whose makeup has had a ripple effect throughout the league.
All about Draymond
Warriors
Draymond Green: 'I took less so we could go after KD'
The fiery forward has made many winning plays for Golden State, perhaps none bigger than the pay cut he took to pursue Kevin Durant.
Draymond trolls LeBron with parade T-shirt again
For the second straight year, Draymond Green's choice of T-shirt for the Warriors' title parade mocked LeBron James and the Cavaliers.
Draymond wears 'mood' t-shirt to the parade
Year One
Stream now on ESPN+
Find out what the dreaded 'Rookie Wall' is all about
Looking Ahead
Way-too-early NBA Power Rankings: The world waits for the King
As the Warriors celebrate another title, the paths of multiple NBA franchises hinge on another offseason decision from LeBron James.
Top Headlines
- Jay-Z joins Puma Basketball in high-profile role
- Turkey indicts Kanter's dad, alleges 'terror' link
- Projected No. 1 pick Ayton signs with Puma
- Sources: Gay opting out of deal with Spurs
- Porter: Injury reports 'got exaggerated a lot'
- Sources: Cavs won't renew 2 assistants' deals
- Pelton's NBA draft rankings: A surprising top 10
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More titles to come?
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Can anyone besides the Warriors stop this Golden State dynasty?
Golden State faced its hardest road to a title yet, and expensive roster decisions are coming up. But the rest of the league will face bigger concerns trying to topple this team.
All-time playoff standouts
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Ranking the 50 greatest individual postseasons in modern NBA history
Where do LeBron, Steph and KD land on our list of the best playoff performances?
Kawhi, Pop and the NBA's most fascinating mystery
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Inside the tension between Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs
What's behind the tension between the Spurs and Kawhi Leonard's camp? And how will the NBA's most fascinating mystery end?
